The father of 17-year-old Spain football sensation Lamine Yamal has reportedly been stabbed multiple times in an attack that took place in a car park in Mataró, near Barcelona. According to reports from the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, Mounir Nasraoui, Yamal’s father, was rushed to hospital following the incident.
Sources cited by the newspaper indicated that Nasraoui’s condition was serious but stable at the time of his admission. The publication also mentioned that several arrests had been made in connection with the attack, though specific details have not yet been disclosed.
In a later update, sports website Relevo reported that Mr Nasraoui had been discharged from the hospital. The update, also citing official sources, did not provide further details regarding his recovery or the ongoing investigation into the incident. Local police have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Lamine Yamal, who has made headlines as Spain’s youngest-ever football player, was a key figure in the Spanish national team that triumphed over England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. The young right-winger played a pivotal role, setting up Nico Williams’ opening goal in the match.
Yamal’s hometown of Mataró celebrated his achievement with fans lining the streets after Spain’s victory. In addition to his team’s success, Yamal was named the Young Player of the Tournament, further cementing his status as a rising star in European football. At just 17, he also holds the record as the youngest player ever to participate in a European Championship.
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